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Re: Vernon Gholston

Gholston has athletic talent, he just needs to get his head on straight. My understanding, even before he got drafted, was that he had the work ethic of a sloth. Maybe being around KVB and Ndamukong would help snap him out of it. Who knows? But it's worth it to sign him and see what happens. If he doesn't put in honest efforts during camp workouts, you cut him and move on. What's to lose?

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I too, say give the kid a shot. If he don't work out, send him packing!

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March 6th, 2011, 6:05 pm

Mufasa

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Re: Vernon Gholston

If we picked up Gholston with this defensive line Suh, Fairley, Williams, and he can't get a sack then he's a honest to goodness bust. We should have a shot at him for three reasons: defensive line, 4-3, he's a local boy.

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May 5th, 2011, 10:13 pm

steensn

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Joined: June 26th, 2006, 1:03 pmPosts: 13429

Re: Vernon Gholston

Mufasa wrote:

If we picked up Gholston with this defensive line Suh, Fairley, Williams, and he can't get a sack then he's a honest to goodness bust. We should have a shot at him for three reasons: defensive line, 4-3, he's a local boy.

HAHA, great point! If he can't shine on that line he should retire now. I'm still in for picking him up!

Item: The Bears signed defensive end Vernon Gholston to a free agent contract.Comment: I just googled Gholston to find his career stats. The first suggestion was "Vernon Gholston bust." That tells you all you need to know. The No. 6 overall pick of the 2008 draft has no career sacks. But there is no downside to giving him a flyer for camp, and if anyone can get something out of him, it's Bears defensive coordinator/line guru Rod Marinelli.